An AC electromagnet levitates aluminum rings under sustained current and causes them to "jump" when a large current is suddenly introduced. The physical properties of the ring, largely the electrical ...

Demonstrations in Physics was an educational science series produced in Australia by ABC Television in 1969. The series was hosted by American scientist Julius Sumner Miller, who demonstrated ...

This is a small motor made from simple household supplies. A battery pushes current through a coil of copper wire under the influence of a permanent magnet. The coil spins freely when operating.

"The South Physics Observatory located at the University of Utah offers free public star parties on clear Wednesday nights. These are open to all ages, interests, and groups and they do not require an ...

NASA’s Goddard Space Flight is hosting an event for local media on Tuesday, June 26, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. This half-day event will showcase some of the Center’s state-of-the-art facilities, ...

The Department of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Delaware is home to a vibrant community of student clubs and organizations that play a vital role in enhancing the academic and ...

On Friday, Chico elementary students had a smashing time as they watched members of Chico State's Society of Physics drop ...